urban policies

• what are the issues with Hulme city challenge


  Property prices have increased rapidly and have priced out old residents. Old residents couldn't afford the new social housing. Pubs were lost and Hulme still lacks community spirt, Hulme still is top 3 wards for child poverty
• what was the hulme city challenge


  Produced 3000 new homes Aimed and prioritised local communities the 1960 crescents were demolished and replaced with modern private houses – local people were consulted in designing.  The project also improved the amenities such as shops, health centres, schools, playgrounds, and leisure facilities to reduce social tension and low wellbeing produced by limited amenities. The main shopping is of the markets was regenerated, Asda employed local people to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour and culture of dependency present.
• what was the issue with the CMDC


  issues with the scheme is it ignored the needs of local people and focused too much on property regeneration which led to gentrification of the area. It also led to physical and social exclusion and segregation. 
• what was the CMDC

  
  

  aimed to redevlop 200 ha in castlefield

  Redeveloped Castlefield – to attract Two million annual visitors. Aim was property led regeneration, cleaned canals to improve aesthetics, using old outdated industrial infrastructure such as the canals which once were used for transport or old mills were converted into accommodation, offices, and cafes. Producing jobs and housing. Overall led to urban resurgence of the area
• What was one of the successes of the NDC initiative?


  Increased community police officers
• What community activity was created due to the NDC initiative?


  The in-bloom competition for the area
• What was the percentage increase of residents who claimed the area was nice after the NDC initiative?


  From 32% to 73%
• What were the failures of the NDC initiative?


  • High child poverty remains in both areas
  • Less focus on environmental property led to dereliction
  • Cultural factors such as low economic and educational aspirations
  • The "no snitch" culture contributes to societal challenges
• What is a cultural factor that affects the success of the NDC initiative?


  Low economic and educational aspiration
• How does the "no snitch" culture impact the community?


  It contributes to societal challenges being more ingrained
• What was one of the successes of the NDC initiative?


  Increased community police officers
• What community activity was created due to the NDC initiative?


  The in-bloom competition for the area
• What percentage of residents claimed the area was nice after the NDC initiative?


  73%
• What was a failure of the NDC initiative regarding child poverty?


  High child poverty still exists in both areas
• What societal challenges are mentioned as being more ingrained due to cultural factors?


  Low economic and educational aspiration and the no snitch culture
• What issue remains due to less focus on environmental property in the NDC areas?

  Dereliction in the areas
• What was the initial percentage of residents who claimed the area was nice before the NDC initiative?

  32%
• What are the successes and failures of the NDC initiative?


  Successes:

  • Increased community police officers
  • Creation of community activities like the in-bloom competition
  • Rise in residents claiming the area was nice (from 32% to 73%)

  
  

  Failures:

  • Continued high child poverty in both areas
  • Dereliction due to less focus on environmental property
  • Cultural factors leading to ingrained societal challenges
• What was the NDC's new deal for communities focused on?


  Investment in targeted wards Charlestown and Lower Kerswell
• Why were Charlestown and Lower Kerswell targeted for investment by the NDC?


  They were in the top 10% of England for deprivation
• What were the characteristics of the areas targeted by the NDC?


  Declining population and multiple characteristics of deprivation
• What was the change in the NDC's approach to community engagement?

  • Shifted to a bottom-up process
  • Consulted residents directly
  • Focused on key areas: housing, physical environment, crime, and anti-social behaviour
• Who did the NDC communicate with to address social dysfunction?


  Local community and councillors
• How did the NDC ensure inclusivity in their meetings?


  By targeting people who would not typically attend meetings
• How much money did the NDC invest in the targeted wards?


  534 million